CT Scan Technologist (U)

Company: MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Hours:
36 hours weekly, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 12:00pm-9:30pm.
Location:
MelroseWakefield Hospital
Additional Details:
Competitive shift differential for weekend track.
Job Profile
Summary
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This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
.
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following CT Scan duties:
Utilizes
CT Scan Technology to
provide
images of internal organs, bones, and soft tissue
.
A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.
This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or
scientific/laboratory
jobs.
An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education
.
Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications
:
1.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine
, Radiological Technologist program
.
2. One
(1)
year of experience as a CT
Technologist
.
3.
Radiologic Technologist License
.
4.
American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART)
5
. Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
6
.
CT Advanced Registry from American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART)
or registry eligible
.
7
.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
:
The
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
1.
Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient,
timely
manner.
2.
Is competent to
operate
all equipment in the department or has requested training in specific areas.
3.
Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure injector, PACs units and Meditech.
4.
Completes CT procedure and tasks in an effective and efficient manner,
i.e.
provide
appropriate feedback
to patient, clean room, etc.
5.
A
djust and manipulate image to
required
specifications,
i.e.
windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc.
6
.
Selects proper scanning levels depending upon
field
of scan and organ selected.
7
.
Ensures that all scans are properly
identified
anatomically and all
appropriate information
,
i.e.
name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and lot #.
8
.
Completes administrative part of procedure; tech edit, escort patient, clean and prepare room.
9
.
Notifies Coordinator or delegate of any/all equipment malfunctions.
1
0
. R
eports "wet reading" findings to physicians, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, etc. Can access
RadPortal
if necessary.
1
1
.
Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD for
patient
or ER if
requested
.
1
2
.
Stock rooms
, request stock to be ordered when necessary.
Tidies
control rooms. Keeps all work
area
clean and functional.
1
3
.
Perform clerical and other duties as necessary to
maintain
flow and quality expectations.
1
4
.
Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, other
departments
and physicians.
1
5
.
Is
committed to assuring that the patient's expectations of quality service are exceeded.
1
6
.
Identifies
patient by asking name and checking arm band per established procedure.
1
7
.
Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam.
1
89
. Takes the initiative to meet customer's needs and solve customer's problems or finds someone who can.
Physical Requirements
:
1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and
lifting of
30-35 lbs.
2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to
operate
radiology equipment.
3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations;
observe
patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of medical terminology
2. Clerical skills
3.
Knowledge of scanners, Med Rad inj., PACs, VRC,
Powerscribe
.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
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